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Agar

Suitable for inclusion in culture media.

• Synonym(s): Agar-agar, Gum agar
• Linear Formula: (C₁₂H₁₈O₉)_n
• CAS Number: 9002-18-0
• MDL number: MFCD00081288
• UNSPSC Code: 50405901

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• form: solid
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• color: beige
• solubility: hot water: soluble (Concentration is dependant on the % agar desired.)
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• InChI: 1S/C14H24O9/c1-5-8(16)13-11(7(21-5)4-20-13)23-14-10(18)12(19-2)9(17)6(3-15)22-14/h5-18H,3-4H2,1-2H3/t5?,6-,7?,8-,9+,10-,11?,12+,13+,14?/m1/s1
• InChI key: GYYDPBCUIJTIBM-DYOGSRDZSA-N

Description

General description

Suitable for inclusion in culture media.

Application

• Isolation of the Antifungal Compound Alliodorin from the Heartwood of Cordia elaeagnoides A. DC. and the In Silico Analysis of the Laccase.: The study isolates an antifungal compound from the heartwood of Cordia elaeagnoides, utilizing agar as a medium. The research highlights the potential of agar in facilitating the isolation and study of bioactive compounds in plant sciences (Guevara-Martínez et al., 2024).


• Unveiling the Multifaceted Capabilities of Endophytic Aspergillus flavus Isolated from Annona squamosa Fruit Peels against Staphylococcus Isolates and HCoV 229E-In Vitro and In Silico Investigations.: This article examines the antimicrobial properties of Aspergillus flavus isolated using agar. The study reveals significant capabilities against Staphylococcus isolates and HCoV 229E, indicating agar′s critical role in microbiological research (Fathallah et al., 2024).


• Phenotypic and Genomic Characterization of Pseudomonas wuhanensis sp. nov., a Novel Species with Promising Features as a Potential Plant Growth-Promoting and Biocontrol Agent.: The research characterizes a novel species of Pseudomonas, employing agar in the cultivation and analysis processes. The study underscores agar′s importance in microbial identification (Hou et al., 2024).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, refrigerate (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 month at 4°C.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1